Quick answer: Sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) is native to 25 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Dry-Moist |
| Soil | Medium-textured well-drained soils, disturbed/igneous/limestone-based |
| Bloom | Jun-Nov |
| Height | 1-3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bird food/nesting material/cover, graze for mammals, larval host for skipper butterflies |
Invasive / regulated
none noted (increases rapidly after drought/grazing disturbance — described as a positive ecological trait, not invasive)
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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